Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Napanoch, New York, registered in 1972, with $154,785 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$155K
▲ 1.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$164K
Net assets
$286K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 21 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $126K (FY2010) to $155K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-5.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$324K
Total liabilities
$37K
Net assets
$286K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,785▲1.0% | $163,873▲10.3% | $286,399▼3.1% | $323,888▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $153,292▲9.0% | $148,580▲9.8% | $295,487▲1.6% | $327,206▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,626▲10.4% | $135,265▲30.0% | $290,775▲1.9% | $320,928▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $127,393▲25.8% | $104,079▼6.1% | $285,414▲8.9% | $314,779▲13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $101,255▼17.0% | $110,846▼6.4% | $262,100▼3.5% | $276,308▼7.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $121,952▼0.6% | $118,479▲1.0% | $271,691▲1.3% | $297,561▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $122,675▼23.2% | $117,337▲12.8% | $268,218▲2.0% | $295,483▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $159,829▲26.5% | $104,067▼9.2% | $262,880▲26.9% | $286,590▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $126,371 | $114,581▼10.1% | $207,118▲6.0% | $233,315▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $126,424▲1.0% | $127,459▲0.6% | $195,328▼0.5% | $224,129▲5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $125,173▼3.1% | $126,638▼13.6% | $196,363▼0.7% | $213,132▼3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $129,182▼0.7% | $146,565▲6.6% | $197,828▼8.1% | $219,621▼8.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $130,063▲7.5% | $137,461▲14.2% | $215,211▼3.3% | $240,671▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $120,942▼3.8% | $120,412▼5.8% | $222,609▲0.2% | $253,162▲3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $125,748 | $127,800 | $222,079 | $245,003 | 990EZ |
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 14-1582352) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.